Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma combine to quell UAE hopes of an upset against India
Jemimah Rodrigues racked up a second player-of-the-match award in the space of three games as India overpowered the UAE in the Women’s Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
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Luus says Proteas will gain confidence in hosting T20 Women's World Cup
Proteas all-rounder Sune Luus says hosting next year's T20 Women's World Cup will only give South Africa confidence.
Nitin Menon among 16 umpires named for T20 World Cup
Menon, the only Indian on the ICC Elite Panel, has already reached Australia. The ICC has announced 20 match officials for the First Round and Super 12s stage of the tournament.
Nitin Menon Among 16 Umpires Named For 2022 T20 World Cup
India's Nitin Menon will be among the 16 umpires who will officiate in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Menon, the only Indian on the ICC Elite Panel, has already reached Australia. The ICC has announced 20 match officials for the First Round and Super 12s stage of the tournament. "In total, 16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title," the ICC said in a statement.
Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Indian team for T20 World Cup
India's T20 World Cup campaign suffered a body blow on Monday after pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament with a back injury.
Indian speedster Bumrah ruled out of T20 World Cup
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting later this month with a back injury, the country's cricket board said.
India to open campaign against Pakistan in 2023 women's T20 World Cup
India have been placed in Group 2 along with England, West Indies, Pakistan and qualifiers Ireland in the February 10-26 tournament to be held in South Africa. India's second match will also be played in Cape Town against the West Indies on February 15 before they take on England and Ireland on February 18 and 20 in Gqeberha. Hosts South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the inaugural match in Cape Town. The final will be held on February 26, also in Cape Town, with a reserve day available on the next day in case of major interruptions in play on the designated date.
Ireland learn schedule for T20 World Cup
Ireland's 2023 T20 World Cup campaign will start with a game against England on 13 February after the schedule for the South African tournament was revealed.